Operational Mode

 
Description

Operational Modes are enabled in the UI, and protected by a password.

They can additionally be configured by defining an Operational Mode Configurable I/O.

 
 
Automatic Mode

Once activated, the robot can only perform the loaded pre-defined task. The Application Tab, Program Tab, 3D Tab and Freedrive Mode are unavailable. You cannot load, modify, or save programs.

 
 
Manual Mode

Once activated, you can program the robot using the 3D and Move Tab, Freedrive Mode and Speed Slider. You can modify and save programs.

 

Operational Mode Manual Automatic
Speed Slider x x
Move robot with +/- on Move Tab x  
Freedrive x  
Execute Programs Reduced speed*** x
Edit & save program x  

 

*** When tool power is enabled, a 400 ms soft start time begins allowing a capacitive load of 8000 uF to be connected to the tool power supply at start-up. Hot-plugging the capacitive load is not allowed.
 
Using Operational Mode Safety Input

Using Operational Mode Safety Input

  1. Tap the Application Tab, then the Safety Icon, and select Safety Inputs.

  2. Configure the Operational Mode Input. The option to configure appears in the drop-down menu.

    1. The robot is in Automatic Mode when the Operational Mode Input is low.

    2. The robot is in Manual Mode when the Operational Mode Input is high.
 
Switching Modes

To switch between modes, in the Right Header, select the profile icon to display the Mode Section.

  • Automatic indicates the operational mode of the robot is set to Automatic.

  • Manual indicates the operational mode of the robot is set to Manual.

PolyScope X is automatically in Manual Mode when the Safety I/O configuration with Three-Position Enabling Device is enabled.